MGB wins two construction safety awards at QUEST 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Construction firm MGB Bhd has earned two Safety and Health Assessment System in Construction (SHASSIC) Safety Excellence Awards at QUEST 2026, highlighting its dedication to workplace safety and health on construction sites. The accolades, awarded to MGB Construction & Engineering Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary, celebrate achievements on the Central Hub (AP8) and Idaman Perdana projects.

MGB Construction & Engineering was designated as the main contractor for these projects, which were developed by Kemudi Ehsan Sdn Bhd.

The QUEST annual event, organized by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, celebrates achievements in construction safety, health, environmental sustainability, and quality. This year's awards acknowledged participants in various assessment programmes, including SHASSIC, QLASSIC, MyCREST, and Sustainable INFRASTAR. SHASSIC, an independent assessment system, evaluates occupational safety and health performance through documentation reviews, site inspections, and interviews with construction personnel.

MGB's emphasis on integrating safety into its operations is evident in its comprehensive approach, which includes risk identification, preventive measures, site supervision, and workforce awareness. The awards acknowledge MGB's commitment to embedding safety in daily site operations, reflecting the group's dedication to maintaining safe working environments.

Group executive chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Hock San emphasized that construction projects have responsibilities beyond delivering developments, particularly towards the people involved in building them. He stressed that safety must never be compromised in the pursuit of progress.

MGB's safety management practices, such as Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC), safety training, and permit-to-work procedures, contribute to its strong safety culture. These measures are further supported by the adoption of ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems. MGB's approach ensures that potential risks are identified early, compliance with safety procedures is strengthened, and accountability is encouraged among project teams, subcontractors, and workers.

Datuk Richard Lim, the group's executive director and CEO, highlighted that safety performance is built through consistent actions at every stage of construction. These awards are a testament to the efforts of MGB's project teams, safety personnel, supervisors, subcontractors, and workers who diligently implement these practices.

Looking ahead, MGB remains committed to strengthening its processes, enhancing workforce competency, and promoting a proactive approach to safety across all its developments. As the group expands its construction capabilities, it aims to embed safety throughout the construction process, ensuring long-term growth is supported by responsible practices and the well-being of its workforce.